The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-01-006-6506, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Communications & Power Industries International Inc. Zweigniederlassung Ismaning. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-01-006-6506 |
| Primary Part Number | VPX-7302-1 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Communications & Power Industries International Inc. Zweigniederlassung Ismaning |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | KLYSTRON |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| VPX-7302-1 | Communications & Power Industries International Inc. Zweigniederlassung Ismaning (DEU) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| SOX-2397-1 | 5/9 Secondary reference Sperry Microwave Components Div of Sperry Rand Corp |
| 2887376-1 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier |
| VPX-7302-1 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5960-01-006-6506 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Communications & Power Industries International Inc. Zweigniederlassung Ismaning, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-01-006-6506 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: VPX-7302-1 (Communications & Power Industries International Inc. Zweigniederlassung Ismaning).
Key specifications for VPX-7302-1: Tube Type: KLYSTRON; Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL: METAL. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 5960-01-006-6506 has DEMIL Code D. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.